BWR Reload Safety Analysis Engineer

DESIGN & ENGINEERING --> ENGINEERING

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have strong technical problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, have worked in an engineering role for less than 2 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

• Please attach a copy of your unofficial academic transcript as part of your application. Transcripts can be added in the Profile Attachments section (Step 5) of the online application.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Ability to work with other people on reload project teams including the ability to work through differences.


• Ability to take ownership of assignments and manage time and schedule.


• Technical understanding of the basics of fluids, heat transfer, and thermal hydraulics.


• Computer skills with LINUX engineering systems, MICROSOFT OFFICE tools, and engineering programming languages.


• Customer focus and ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As an Early Career BWR Reload Safety Analysis Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Design Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. You will be responsible to prepare and apply nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic models for plant safety analyses and be involved in the preparation of engineering documents (calculations, reports, functional requirements, Final Safety Analysis Reports, etc.) in support of emergent issues, fuel reloads, proposed changes in fuel designs or operating strategies and evaluate changes in analytical methods. You will be part of a cross-discipline team tasked with completing the fuel reload design and licensing safety analysis. Typical assignments include:

• Analyses performed to support nuclear fuel reload core design and licensing


• Assess changes in plant operating strategies


• Evaluate changes in analytical methods and models


• Work as part of a team that includes other engineers, Project Management, and the utility customers.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

This opportunity is in Richland, Washington

Richland is located in the Columbia River basin in southeastern Washington a few hours east of Seattle. After work, the Richland, Kennewick, Pasco Tri-cities area offers a variety of water sports and fabulous fishing. A short drive puts you in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. With very little rainfall annually, you can enjoy the outdoors year-round. Join your co-workers in a Habitat for Humanity build, join a sports league or enjoy one of the unique restaurants in the area.

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $77,968.80 - $92,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.